English Explanatory Dictionary

Encaenia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
  2. An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.
noun
  1. A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
  2. The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈsiːniə/

Word forms

Encaenia Encaenias encenia

Etymology

From Latin encaenia, from Ancient Greek ἐγκαίνια (enkaínia, “a festival of renewal or dedication”).

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